Chapter 11: Listening to the Corner

As soon as they entered the mansion, they went their separate ways.

Bian Yalan was walking through the withered flower trees, her mind filled with the gaze of that man. It was truly frightening, like a leopard eyeing its prey. Unfortunately, she was within his line of sight.

The maid behind her suddenly grabbed Bian Yalan's sleeve, forcing her to stop.

"You..." Bian Yalan was about to reprimand her, but she saw the maid gesturing for her to be silent, carefully pointing to the other side blocked by the flower trees.

There seemed to be a figure moving.

The trees were densely planted, even though there were withered leaves, they still effectively blocked their figures, making it impossible for them to see each other's faces clearly.

She didn't know who they had encountered.

"Miss Bian, it's fine to leave me here. I know the way," said Song Shiwei politely.

"Your Highness, there's no need to be polite," Bian Yayun said with a smile. In Bian Yalan's eyes, Song Shiwei was like a duck ready to be caught. Even if it couldn't be cooked now, she still had to entice it. Therefore, she smiled and said, "Your Highness will be the brother-in-law of a common girl. It's only natural for the younger sister to see off her brother-in-law."

The voice was sickening to hear, but as a bystander, Bian Yalan was very clear. No matter which man it was, he wouldn't be able to resist such a sweet woman. She was very charming.

"Hmm?" Song Shiwei seemed disappointed. He had thought it was a sure thing, but it had turned out to be so awkward. He raised his voice, "Do you think I still have a chance with your sister, given how distant we are?"

It was easy to hear that he was quite unhappy. Bian Yalan's heart clenched. She had never heard Song Shiwei sound so disappointed, so desolate.

Had they already hooked up?

"Of course, my sister likes her brother-in-law," Bian Yayun called "brother-in-law" so naturally, as if it were a fact, and Song Shiwei was overjoyed to hear it.

"Although I really want to be your brother-in-law, it's better not to call me that randomly," Song Shiwei said with a wry smile. "If your sister finds out, she won't be happy."

His words were all for Bian Yalan's sake, as if he always put her first. Although he was a little kinder to Bian Yayun, he still kept his distance.

If it weren't for Bian Yalan having experienced it once, she might have already been captivated by Song Shiwei. This man was very good at acting, and he preferred to take the initiative.

"What are you afraid of? This is the truth! Brother-in-law, don't you believe me? I can assure you that my sister will definitely marry. And I can even assure you that in the future, brother-in-law will ascend to the throne," Bian Yayun insisted, moving closer to Song Shiwei in a delicate and weak manner.

"Shut up," Song Shiwei's face changed immediately. "I'll pretend I didn't hear what you said today. You'd better take care of yourself."

"Brother-in-law?" Bian Yayun quickly grabbed Song Shiwei's hand and, as if by accident, threw herself into his arms, saying, "Brother-in-law, rest assured, I will help you."

Her voice was oily, and this time, Song Shiwei didn't push her away.

Their voices gradually faded, and even without looking, it was clear that there was some intimacy between them.

"Brother-in-law, be gentle, I'm scared..."

This pair of shameless people.

Her words made Bian Yalan angry. She was lucky to be able to see such a show. When she looked up again, only Bian Yayun was left.

"She just wants to get the throne, putting on an act. If you weren't going to become the emperor in the end, I wouldn't bother following you," Bian Yayun complained as she walked, "His grip was too strong, it hurt me."

The maid also noticed, her face turning red.

Bian Yalan was relieved that the maid had seen through the situation. After all, it would not benefit her at all if the scene just now got out.

What she really cared about was Bian Yayun's decisive tone, as if she had already decided that Song Shiwei would marry her.

Where did this fake sister come from, who seemed to know the future? Unfortunately, she also knew the future.

Lost in thought, she entered the room and saw Xiao Jin tidying up. When she saw her return, she immediately came forward to help with her clothes.

Bian Yalan sat down and took the hot tea. As she was about to drink it, she saw Xiao Jin handing her a letter.

"Miss, this was sent by His Highness before he left," Xiao Jin said cautiously, "He instructed me to make sure you saw it."

She threw the teacup aside, took the letter, and opened it to read.

There were only a few words on it, but the handwriting was definitely Song Shiwei's.

"Sending charcoal in snowy weather is certainly kind, but adding flowers to brocade is also good."

What was he implying? Bian Yalan tore the letter in half and threw it to Xiao Jin, telling her to burn it clean.

Adding flowers to brocade? She didn't know whose "flowers" he was adding to whose "brocade."